Pancheros Mexican Grill, 3700 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PANCHEROS MEXICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3700 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
License #: 6216307
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 1/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
1/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cell phone stored on slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not holding proper temperature. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In reach in cooler front line. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler front line. And walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back prep station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked pork 48°F, queso 48°F, black beans 59°F, pinto beans 54°F, piko 50°F, sauces 57°F, milk 48°F, sour cream 48°F. Steak 55°f from walk in cooler. All items from previous day. All items from walk in cooler. Raw chicken 51°F moved to ice bath. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Cooked pork 48°F, queso 48°F, black beans 59°F, pinto beans 54°F, piko 50°F, sauces 57°F, milk 48°F, sour cream 48°F, all items from previous day. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cooks line **Warning**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on handle of digital probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler drawers at front line with ambient temperature of 45°F.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on grill door between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front line cooler drawers.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean slicer unit stored on lower prep shelf with clean items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups at front line make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on exterior of clean in place mixer unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Sanitizer is not flowing from dish sink dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw meats, fresh guacamole in cooler drawers on front line. Foods relocated to walk in unit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.(on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk in cooler fan covers)
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. (In ice machine)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. (Food storage lid in sink)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs stored on oven front. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Metro shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and need replaced or painted.Covered with rust. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed wiping cloth in handwashing sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Warewashing area
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. [on lowboy cooler on cookline ]
  • Drain cover(s) missing. [in prep area ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [in mens restroom]
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. [rice scoop buried in rice]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [strings being used to anchor tortilla press to rack]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. [plastic cap wrapped in plastic being used for a sink stopper]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease/dust. [fan covers in walk in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head hanging on wall [in prep area]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. [water turned off at sink where beef was thawing] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles. [in prep area]
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [walk in cooler shelving is rusted and soiled with old food]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [spray bottle of water not labeled ] Corrected On Site.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by food storage container in front areas)
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.(tongs hung on front of flat to grill)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(bottle contains degreaser per person in charge) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(chicken in front steamtable at 121 degrees f, reheated to 165 on stove top) Corrected On Site.
8/11/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
7/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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